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Are you looking for the latest updates from Lingen Davies? Stay up to date with the latest news on the charity and how we continue to enhance local cancer services.
Are you looking for the latest updates from Lingen Davies? Stay up to date with the latest news on the charity and how we continue to enhance local cancer services.
News 23rd May 2022
Patients waiting for treatment have been given a boost thanks to the fundraising efforts of a Wem-based hairdresser. Helen Jones, who runs Gemini Hair in the town, organised a week of fundraising at the salon after a friend had undergone radiotherapy at the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Helen approached the […]
News 20th May 2022
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Marketing Apprentice, and help develop our communications work. Candidates will work towards a Level 3 digital marketing qualification – with every opportunity to progress within Lingen Davies. We need someone to work on our digital media channels, focussing on improving content, engagement and […]
News 10th May 2022
Entrepreneurial youngsters have raised more than £2,000 for cancer patients after being inspired to act for others. Students from the Enterprise Course at Thomas Telford organised various events selling biscuits, asking local businesses to support their raffle, and holding a festive fair. They also held a cancer awareness event after working alongside fundraisers from Lingen […]
News 1st April 2022
As many of you will know, we have been branching out into cancer awareness and health engagement work for some time. We are very pleased to announce that we are working in partnership with NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group, and The Qube in Oswestry to deliver and exciting project in 2022! The […]
News 11th March 2022
At Lingen Davies Cancer Fund we have the best supporters. After setting ourselves the goal of reaching £50,000 by the end of March to finally complete our appeal to fund the new CT Scanner for the Cancer Centre – we did it!!! This new piece of kit will enable more patients to access a wider […]
News 8th March 2022
A small group of dedicated fundraisers has raised the phenomenal sum of £10,000 for us – in just under eight months. Members of the Shrewsbury Committee of the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund have held several collections, activities, and events since launching in July last year. The group supports the work of the charity to improve […]
News 1st March 2022
We’re thrilled to announce the return of our annual charity calendar photo competition for 2022! Our theme this year is ‘Your Happy Place’ feel free to get creative with this! Whether it’s a wild hillside or a cosy nook by the fire at home we want to see where you’re the most at peace. We’re looking […]
News 25th February 2022
Friday 13th… a day of mystery, intrigue and… the Lingen Davies Superstition Ball? That’s right, we’re throwing caution to the wind (and salt over our shoulder) by hosting our ball on Friday 13th of May 2022, at the ever-beautiful Netley Hall in Dorrington and we’re super excited to be able to invite you all along. The theme is superstition so expect the unexpected, though don’t worry; […]
News 25th February 2022
A free holistic activity therapy course aimed at people living with cancer and beyond has been launched – in partnership with the area’s main cancer charity. The ICan programme has been designed to help cancer patients build on their physical activity and fitness, as well as learn more about managing fatigue, nutrition, and mental health. […]
If you want to organise your own event in support of Linger Davies, why not find out more about how you can do this by getting in touch. We’re always happy to help!
